This fall’s local ballot contains a referendum question asking Scarborough voters if they are in favor of authorizing up to $725,000 in bonds to fund the cost of a new fire truck. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to advocate for citizens to vote a certain way, however it is my duty to provide as […]
Dina Mendros
Dina is Executive Editor for the Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, the Kennebunk Post, the Scarborough Leader and the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Sentry. She is a born and bred Mainer living in Saco.
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Oldies Dance Group sets date for new dance
The pandemic may have forced the Oldies Dance Group to postpone its popular October dance, but it hasn’t stopped businesses from donating to the fundraising organization and it’s set into motion plans for a Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit Dance in Biddeford. According to Oldies Dance Group organizer Bruce Martin, to date the organization has […]
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Scarborough things to do, Oct. 8
Oct. 9 Sparrow Walk with Eddie Woodin will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at Broadturn Farm Preserve, 7 Hanson Road. Trailblazer and long time SLT sponsor Eddie Woodin will lead a bird walk all about Sparrows! All ages are welcome to attend to learn about what types of Sparrows frequent Scarborough Land Trust […]
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Realtor Scott Townsend has 20 years in the business
SCARBOROUGH — Scott Townsend is celebrating 20 years in the real estate business. Specializing in residential, vacation and luxury real estate in greater Scarborough since 2001, Townsend has proven himself to be a leader in the industry, according to a company statement. Townsend says he attributes a great deal of his success to the outstanding […]
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Pingree announces $500K+ in grants to support Maine firefighters
WASHINGTON, DC — Four Maine fire departments will receive a total of $502,878 in grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), according to a statement from Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine). In this fiscal year, the AFG Program will award $319.5 million to an estimated 2,000 eligible fire […]
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Gorham resident enjoys track and courses at community college
The many interests that an individual has, can make up who they are and what is special to them. Being able to follow one’s dreams while also participating in activities important to them seems surreal. However, for Kenneth Richard, he can do both at York County Community College while studying veterinary technology and being a […]
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Thornton Academy in Saco National Merit semifinalist
SACO — Two members of the Thornton Academy in Saco Class of 2022 have been named National Merit® Scholar semifinalists. Laura Ouellette and Michael Burns, both from Saco, are among more than 1.5 million students in approximately 21,000 high schools who entered the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program by taking the 2020 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship […]
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H.R.S.A. grant will make UNE a regional hub of telehealth education
The use of telehealth increased exponentially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing millions of patients with critical face-to-face health care services from the safety and comfort of their own homes. But many who live in Northern New England face limited access to health care services, even with the help of digital health technologies. […]
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Letters to the editor, Oct. 7
Victoria Foley is forward-thinking mayor Biddeford needs now To the editor, Almost nine years ago, my business partner opened Elements in downtown Biddeford. Since then, we have witnessed Main Street’s steady — if not sometimes awkward, inconsistent, and imperfect — renewal over the years. As someone born and raised in Biddeford, I’ve lived through our […]
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Two Maine technology companies to each receive $250,000 in Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge
Challenge winners from Biddeford and Wiscasset are advancing technology to support carbon-free agriculture and renewable energy storage.